2013 in Names

The name Canelo spiked dramatically in September 2013 following boxer Canelo Alvarez's highly publicized championship fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year.

Elysium surged +1220% in search interest following the August 2013 theatrical release of the sci-fi film 'Elysium,' bringing the mythological name into mainstream cultural awareness.

Gatsby surged +491% in April 2013 following widespread promotion and media buzz for Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the iconic lead role.

Lorde's breakthrough single 'Green Light' debuted in September 2013, introducing the New Zealand artist's distinctive minimalist pop sound to mainstream audiences and driving massive search interest in her stage name.

The name Mandela surged dramatically in December 2013 following the death of Nelson Mandela, the revered former president of South Africa, whose life and legacy dominated global news coverage.

The name Bates surged 170% in March 2013 following anticipation for the A&E premiere of Bates Motel, a psychological thriller prequel to Psycho that revived cultural interest in the iconic Bates family.

Cyrus spiked in August 2013 following Miley Cyrus's release of 'Wrecking Ball,' one of the year's biggest hit singles, driving widespread interest in her name.

The name 'Furious' surged +325% in May 2013 following the theatrical release of Fast & Furious 6, one of the year's biggest action film releases.

Gravity spiked +87% in October 2013 following the release of Alfonso Cuarón's acclaimed sci-fi thriller 'Gravity,' which generated massive cultural conversation and media coverage.

Hannibal surged in search interest in April 2013 following the premiere of NBC's psychological thriller series 'Hannibal,' which brought the iconic character back to mainstream television.

Searches for 'Arias' spiked dramatically in March 2013 due to the high-profile Jodi Arias murder trial verdict, which dominated national news coverage and social media conversations.

Search interest in 'Asiana' spiked dramatically in July 2013 following the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash at San Francisco International Airport, making it primarily a news-driven search rather than a baby naming trend.

The name Beyoncé spiked 90% in early 2013 following the announcement and pre-release buzz for Beyoncé's HBO documentary 'Life Is But a Dream,' which premiered on February 16, 2013.

Chavez saw a dramatic surge in search interest in March 2013 following the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, driving widespread news coverage and public interest in the surname.

Clyde surged in December 2013 following publicity for the Lifetime miniseries 'Bonnie & Clyde,' which spotlighted the legendary outlaw Clyde Barrow.

Cory spiked in July 2013 following the death of Glee star Cory Monteith, whose character Finn Hudson was central to the beloved musical series.

The word 'Coven' surged after American Horror Story: Coven premiered on FX in October 2013, making witchcraft and covens a major cultural conversation.

Interest in the name 'Ison' surged in November 2013 due to extensive media coverage of Comet ISON, a highly anticipated astronomical event that captivated public attention worldwide.

Jameis surged +2000% in 2013 following Jameis Winston's breakout season as Florida State's quarterback and his rise to Heisman Trophy contender.

Aiko surged in search interest following R&B artist Jhené Aiko's music video release for 'Bed Peace' featuring Childish Gambino in October 2013, sparking curiosity about the unique name.

Benedict surged in 2013 as actor Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring parents to consider the sophisticated name.

Jhené spiked in November 2013 following R&B artist Jhené Aiko's album release 'The Dream' and the success of her hit single 'The Worst,' bringing renewed attention to the spelling variant of her name.

Lebron spiked in March 2013 as NBA star LeBron James dominated headlines during the Heat's championship run, inspiring parents to name their babies after the basketball legend.

Bonnie surged in December 2013 following the premiere of the crime drama miniseries 'Bonnie & Clyde,' which brought renewed cultural attention to the iconic outlaw character Bonnie Parker.

Boston surged in 2013 after Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn welcomed their son Boston Russell, drawing attention to the unique geographical name among celebrity baby names.

Emmy searches spiked in September 2013 as the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony approached, with media coverage and viewer interest driving searches about the prestigious television awards show.

Kendall surged in 2013 as Kendall Jenner transitioned into modeling and became a prominent celebrity figure, making the name trendy among parents.

Lea spiked in 2013, likely influenced by Lea Michele's prominence as the lead character Rachel Berry on the hit series Glee during its peak cultural moment.

April spiked in early 2013, likely driven by the popular character April O'Neil from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series on Nickelodeon.

August surged in 2013 as anticipation built for The Fault in Our Stars film adaptation, featuring the beloved character Augustus Waters, introducing the sophisticated nickname to a new generation of parents.

The name 'Cinco' spiked in 2013 around Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), driven by both the annual cultural holiday and the release of the Mexican historical film 'Cinco de Mayo, La Batalla.'

Colin gained search interest in early 2013, coinciding with the premiere of Fox's thriller series The Following, which featured the character Colin Carroll.

Farrah spiked in 2013 amid the premiere and early buzz surrounding ABC Family's The Fosters, which featured a main character named Farrah.

Harlem surged in 2013 following the birth of DeSean Jackson's son, introducing parents to this distinctive name through celebrity culture.

Katherine saw increased search interest in 2013 during the year of Prince George's birth and Catherine, Princess of Wales's prominent role in the royal family, making the name emblematic of modern royal elegance.

Abraham surged in 2013, likely driven by the popularity of Abraham Ford, a major character introduced in Season 3 of AMC's The Walking Dead.

Ciara spiked in May 2013 coinciding with The Vampire Diaries' season finale and premiere, when the character appeared prominently in storylines watched by millions of fans.